Japanese mini-festival in University Town

• Location: University of Miskolc Library (glass room, Disputa Square, hall)
• Date: February 27, 2026 (Friday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The program includes an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, a Misodama-making workshop, and a Japanese language taster workshop. During the 30-minute mini-gastronomy lesson, participants can learn greetings to be used before and after meals, as well as Japanese expressions related to the taste of food.

Active participants can register in advance for the 30-minute workshops using the registration form. Participants will be assigned based on the time of registration, but the program can also be exciting for spectators.

The Japanese Culture Day will conclude with a feature film screening.

There will be a Hungarian interpreter at the event, so communication and dialogue will not be a problem for participants.

Programs, program slots

11:00–11:30 Opening

• Dr. Zita Horváth, Rector of the University of Miskolc
• Tetsuya Kimura, Japanese Ambassador to Hungary

11:30–14:00 Workshops

• Authentic Japanese tea ceremony

Led by: Kornélia Rajzó-Kontor, President of the Japanese Tea Association in Hungary

Sessions: 11:30–12:00 | 12:00–12:30 | 12:30–13:00 | 13:00–13:30 | 13:30–14:00 (Participation limit: 4 people per session.)

• Misodama making – miso soup made easy

Led by: Maki Stevenson, Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine

Sessions: 11:30–11:50 | 11:50–12:10 | 12:10–12:30 | 12:30–12:50 | 1:00–1:20 | 1:20–1:40 | 1:40–2:00 (Participation limit: 6 people per session.)

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• A Taste of Japanese Language – In the Japanese Kitchen

Led by: Kishino Ayaka, Japanese Language Teaching Assistant, Japan Foundation

Sessions: 11:30–12:00 | 12:00–12:30 | 13:00–13:30 | 13:30–14:00 (Participation: 40 people per session.)

14:30

• Film screening